Architect - Data Engineering

Guidehouse; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for an Architect - Data Engineering in Thiruvananthapuram. This role involves designing cloud-native data solutions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with teams to drive innovative data strategies. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in data engineering with extensive experience in platforms like Azure and Snowflake. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, including 5 years in an architect role.
• Proven experience architecting enterprise-grade cloud data platforms.
• Deep expertise in technologies like Spark/PySpark and SQL-based processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead architecture for cloud-native data engineering platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to align solutions with business goals.
• Mentor data engineers and uphold best practices.

Skills

Data engineering

Azure Databricks

AI/ML integrations

Python

Data modeling

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Snowflake

Databricks

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

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What You Will Do

• Design and lead end-to-end architecture for modern, cloud-native data engineering, AI/ML and analytics platforms across the full data lifecycle, including ingestion, storage, transformation, and consumption.
• Architect high-performance data solutions using Azure Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Power BI, Tableau, Python, and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with technology leadership and engineering teams to align solutions with enterprise strategy, business goals, and innovation roadmaps.
• Define and enforce standards for data quality, metadata, lineage, and governance in partnership with other teams using market leading tools.
• Provide architectural guidance for AI/ML integrations, including data preparation, feature engineering, and model deployment support.
• Conduct design reviews, architectural assessments, and performance tuning to ensure system reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain reusable patterns, frameworks, and coding standards in ADF, Python, PySpark, and SQL.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering leads, analysts, and data scientists to deliver high-impact, cross-functional solutions.
• Drive the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies in cloud data platforms, streaming analytics, and intelligent automation.
• Mentor data engineers and oversee best practices in solution design, code quality, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Support DevOps and DataOps initiatives by integrating CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated testing into engineering workflows.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, data modelling including at least 5 years in an architecture-focused or lead technical role.
• Proven experience architecting enterprise-grade cloud data platforms using Azure (and AWS).
• Deep expertise in technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Databricks, Spark/PySpark, and SQL-based processing.
• Strong grasp of modern data architecture paradigms including data lakehouse, data fabric, microservices, and event-driven design patterns.
• Solid understanding of DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and automated deployment frameworks.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Familiarity with modern data architecture frameworks, including data mesh, data fabric, and data lakehouse.
• Industry experience in Healthcare, Finance or other highly data-driven domains.
• Experience with Database Lifecycle Management (DLM) tools and strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, branching strategies, and collaborative DevOps practices.
• Hands‑on experience integrating with data governance and master data management platforms.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, or similar programming languages commonly used in large-scale data engineering.
• Understanding of AI/ML model lifecycle architecture, including data preparation, model training, and production deployment best practices.
• Relevant certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Analytics) or enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF Framework).

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Company Information

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

Job Details

Senior level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: None

Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

EEO Statement

Guidehouse Recruiting will consider all applicants, and we support applicants with accommodations as required. All information provided will be used solely for needed reasonable accommodation and recruiting communications will be sent from official Guidehouse email domains.